Growing up in an ever sprawling metropolis, I’m used to driving. Everywhere. To get groceries, to get coffee. To go on a run. To go on a walk. In suburbia, one drives everywhere.

When I moved into the downtown area of the small but distinctly city Charlottesville, I have only slowly begun to relinquish my driving habits.

Having begun such a journey, I’ve found that it’s not for any particular environmental reason that I enjoy walking places, but merely because it’s more joyful to walk. I discovered today that within easy walking distance, in addition to my coffee shop, is my hardware store. Yes, I can walk to my local hardware store. I discovered this as I was driving to Lowes, a good twenty minute drive away. Old habits…

Regardless, I am now a fan of such local beauties, and have also succeeded where my landlord failed….

Home Improvement

For the last month, I’ve employed two of my towels to help seal the gaping holes under our front and back doors. No more. I have sealed the holes and am already feeling warmed by the endeavor. Here’s to keeping out the cold and snow!